Egor - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Egor \e-

is of Old Norse origin, and its meaning is "yew, bow army". The source form is Ivarr, which refers to the yew tree, whose wood is used for bows. Scottish use of this name comes from both the Old Norse form and the ancient Gaelic name Eibhear. Popular in Russia.

Egor has 2 variant forms: Igor and Ygor.

For more information, see also related names George and Ivor.

Baby names that sound like Egor are Yegor and Jagur.

Egor is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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